Il Maggese

Everything was so good. Especially the host, Flavia, who was very kind and took care of our comfort. Thanks, Flavia. It was a bit farther from Florence than I expected, but it was okay and easy to drive.

Yun·1年前

“A gem with a view, and fantastic local food.”

Il Maggese is a remarkable agriturismo in one of the most beautiful areas in the Cortona region. The rooms: the rooms are beautifully appointed, well stocked and a lot of effort has been put into the decor. The owner has really taken the time to bring the palazzos back to their glory. If you are looking for an authentic stay in beautiful rooms, that also have modern amenities (washing machine, great toilets, great showers and shower pressure, full kitchen, etc) you’re in the right place. Beds are comfortable and the rooms are nice and spacious. The hosts: Flavia is a magnificent person and very attentive. She has plenty of recommendations and knows the area inside out. I highly recommend asking her for her recommendations in the area. The agriturismo: one thing not to be missed are the grounds as well as the offerings of this hotel. The pool is a great addition, they offer cooking classes and let’s not forget about the food. The food: Breakfast is absolutely fantastic. Tons of options. Be sure to try the homemade jams, the homemade cakes as well as the scrambled eggs and cheeses and meats from local producers. Dinner: I strongly recommend booking a dinner with Flavia. The homemade pastas made of Italian grains are not to be missed. The eggplant parmigiana was delightful. The small appetizers (olives, sun-dried tomatoes etc.) are carefully curated and absolutely delicious. For meat lovers, the chianina (beef local to the region) was perfectly cooked and seasoned. We loved dinner here so much that we went twice during our short stay. I highly recommend taking home some of her pasta, specifically the calamarata which you can make at home. Flavia’s wines are a must. While the white wine was absolutely delightful, I took a bottle of the red (Colpo Di testa) home as I had to make a tough choice due to the limited space in my lugguage. If you’re looking an authentic stay with great rooms and food, you’ve found the right place. Thanks again guys!

James·1年前

“Top tijd gehad!”

The location is beautiful, old, and authentic, with a great focus on breakfast and dinner.

Gerrion·1年前

“Beautiful stay in a gorgeous property”

The property is beautiful and peaceful, with large apartments and super nice staff, especially Flavia the owner, and a beautiful breakfast every morning. It was a fantastic stay overall, but the bed in one of the two apartments we rented was a little noisy.

Raphaelle·1年前

“Unforgettable memories of a beautiful stay in a wonderful Agriturismo run by a lovely/caring owner.”

We liked everything; the food was delicious, the setting and surrounding areas were beautiful, the accommodation was perfect with no TV in sight, and the grounds were delightful, especially the swimming pool area with breathtaking views. Special mention for Flavia, the owner, who is a lovely and gracious host who cares about the environment. Loved her commitment to organic produce with a basket of lovely vegetables left for us to use.

Corinne·1年前